IBM Netcool/OMNIbus 7.4 Probe and Gateway Guide

About this manual

This guide covers IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus version 7 release 4 probes and gateways. It is intended for both users and administrators who need to configure, run, and manage probes and gateways within the Netcool/OMNIbus environment.

The publication includes chapters on probe architecture, rules file development, command‑line options, MIB manager usage, gateway types, configuration, and troubleshooting, as well as appendices with error‑message references and regular‑expression details.

What's inside

• About probes
• Probe rules file syntax
• Running probes
• Remotely administering probes
• Netcool MIB Manager
• About gateways
• Configuring gateways
• Running gateways
• Appendix A – Probe error messages and troubleshooting techniques
• Appendix B – Common gateway error messages

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Who is the intended audience for this guide?

The guide is intended for both users and administrators who need to configure and use probes and gateways.

Where can I find information about probe error messages?

Probe error messages and troubleshooting techniques are covered in Appendix A of the guide.